Chatelaine with Etui

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Chatelaine with Etui

c. 1760-1765

Artist/maker unknown, English

Chatelaines are large hooks that attached to belts and on which all sorts of useful objects, including etuis, were suspended. Etuis are small cases that hold personal items; they were carried in a pocket or hung from a chatelaine.

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Object Details

Title:

Chatelaine with Etui

Date:

c. 1760-1765

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, English

Medium:

Enamel on copper with hand-painted and gilt decoration; brass mounts; steel

Dimensions:

7 1/16 x 2 x 13/16 inches (17.9 x 5.1 x 2.1 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

The Richard P. Rosenau Collection, 1975

Accession Number:

1975-140-144a--d

Geography:

Made in England, Europe Possibly made in Birmingham, England, Europe or made in Birmingham, England, Europe

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